I used a lightbox to trace the pattern onto my glass. A suncatcher pattern was provided for this class, but you could draw your own. It's important think carefully about where you want to place your pattern under the glass because the color variations in the glass can be an integral part of the design.

I used cutters, braker/grozers and running pliers to cut the shapes out. It's a good idea to cut the pieces into rectangles first and then cut out the shapes.

Starting at the top, pin the pieces into place as you work your way down. The pattern is pinned to a work board to keep everything in place. I know that this picture doesn't describe these steps exactly, but you get the idea.

If the pieces have jagged edges or don't fit together well, just grind them into shape.

Finally, all the pieces are pinned into place. Next step: Soldering! Stay tuned....